Revised 51% policy finally released

The FAA released Oct. 7 the long-awaited final order that revises the amateur-built aircraft certification policy known as the 51% rule.

According to a report at EAA.org, the FAA also released Advisory Circular 20-27G, which is a guide to certifying every step of the building process.

The revised policy is a “triumph for EAA, kit manufacturers, and builders,” according to the story, which notes:

“We feel that this new policy is not only a victory for EAA and homebuilders, but also a victory for FAA because it gives them better tools [to] enforce the regulation and make sure everyone is working under the same set of rules,” said Joe Norris, EAA’s Homebuilt Community Manager.

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